OuR LOve AfFaiR WiTh BuTToNs

Often seem to be scrounging for a button to finish a little project.  Have 'acquired' quite a collection of buttons - and a couple of button tins from relatives.  I think most of us have the joyful memory of being able to look through our grandmother's button tin. There were always some obscure odds and ends included - empty cotton reels, lots of old belt buckles, saved to be put to good use 'one day', bits of string, ribbon, a nail file, a penny or two, maybe a badge.

  

Mitzi Curi makes brooches from old buttons

There are many examples of great button jewelry on the net

Buttons hold a magic of their own - some old and worn, glittery and delicate, pressed metal, bakelite, big showy buttons for an overcoat and tiny little white buttons for women's hand made underclothing.  Each tin holds a story.

Aunty Ivy's button tin.

Great delight held here!

My Nan's sewing tin. Great for a scrounge!!!

Feel close to Nan and her memories when I go thru this tin - and her old button box.

This link has some great button history - well worth some time.....

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/design/2012/06/button_history_a_visual_tour_of_button_design_through_the_ages_.html?wpsrc=sh_all_tab_fb_top

Would love you to email some pictures of your Grandmother's button tins to share.